Hillsborough Building Permits & Teardown Predictor
We track every Hillsborough building permit, demolition filing, zoning change, and off-market transaction in one place — giving spec builders and developers a single feed of where the market is moving. Each permit is scored against lot value, structure age, and neighborhood comps to surface high-ROI teardown and new-build opportunities before they hit the MLS.
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Why Developers Target Hillsborough
Hillsboroughhas seen a surge in “mansionization” — older, smaller homes on large lots demolished to build luxury spec homes. AddressIntel's algorithm identifies these aging properties from Floor Area Ratio (FAR), recent neighborhood comps, and permit velocity.
- Automated Demolition Cost Estimates
- New-Build Proforma ROI Generation
- Real-time Permit Webhooks
Hillsborough Market Metrics
| Permits Tracked | 1,301 |
|---|---|
| Demolition Permits | 26 |
| New-Construction Permits | 0 |
| Median Teardown ROI | +22% |
| High-Probability Teardowns | 24 Active |
| Total Declared Permit Value | — |
Hillsborough & San Mateo County Building Permits
AddressIntel tracks 1,301 Hillsborough building permits as part of our San Mateo County building permits dataset, pulled from municipal sources and updated regularly. Whether you need to look up a single Hillsborough building permit for one address or scan San Mateo County building permits for teardown and new-construction activity, every filing is scored for developer ROI and teardown potential.
Working a teardown? See our guide to the demolition permit process, or learn who tracks Silicon Valley building permits and how San Mateo County permit data reaches developers.
Top Teardown Opportunities in Hillsborough
| Address | Teardown Score | Est. Developer ROI | List Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Calaveras Ct | 95 | +75% | $10,450,000 |
| 0 Tartan Trail Rd | 95 | +-45% | $4,750,000 |
| 1200 Armsby Dr | 90 | +48% | $28,995,000 |
| 2155 Geri Ln | 85 | +43% | $8,999,000 |
| 1176 Tournament Dr | 85 | +46% | $3,888,000 |
| 1850 Brookvale Rd | 85 | +23% | $11,950,000 |
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Recent Hillsborough Building Permits
The latest Hillsborough building permits and demolition filings, drawn from 1,301 permits we track for the city — pulled from municipal sources and updated regularly.
| Address | Type | Value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2055 FOREST VIEW AVE | SWIMMING POOL - NEW | — | 2026-07-23 |
| 420 BARBARA WAY | TREE REMOVAL - HAZARD ON PRIVATE PROPERTY | — | 2026-07-23 |
| 55 FALKIRK LN | REMODEL - MAJOR REMODEL OVER 1000 SF | — | 2026-07-23 |
| 1320 LA HONDA RD | UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE - VEGETATION MANAGEMENT | — | 2026-07-23 |
| 30 STONEPINE RD | ACCESSORY STRUCTURE - NONHABITALE ENCLOSED | — | 2026-07-22 |
| 738 JACARANDA CIR | ENCROACHMENT - ROW FRONTAGE UPGRADES | — | 2026-07-22 |
| 105 DE SABLA RD | REMODEL - KITCHEN AND BATHS NONSTRUCTURA... | — | 2026-07-22 |
| 55 CORNELIA DR | LANDSCAPE - PLANTINGS W SITE IMPROVEMENTS | — | 2026-07-22 |
Hillsborough Teardown & Permit FAQ
How many teardown opportunities are there in Hillsborough?
AddressIntel currently tracks 24 high-probability teardown opportunities in Hillsborough, scored by lot value, structure age, and neighborhood comps.
What is the typical developer ROI on a Hillsborough teardown?
Across scored Hillsborough teardown candidates, the median projected developer ROI is approximately 22%. Actual returns depend on land cost, build spec, and timeline.
Where can I find recent Hillsborough building permits?
AddressIntel tracks Hillsborough building permits (1,301 permits currently on file), including new construction, additions, and demolition filings, pulled from municipal sources and updated regularly. See the recent permits table above for the latest activity.
How do I find demolition permits in Hillsborough?
AddressIntel tracks Hillsborough building and demolition permits (26 full-structure demolition permits currently tracked), updated regularly from municipal sources.